International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss vital economic matters during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
During the meeting, Ms. Georgieva and President Wickremesinghe delved into the ongoing financial sector reforms and the substantial progress made in debt restructuring initiatives, it said.
The IMF Managing Director commended the Sri Lankan Government for its effective measures in curbing inflation and nurturing a conducive environment for business growth, as well as the flourishing tourism industry.
She expressed her satisfaction with the government’s commitment to enhancing the overall economic landscape.
Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry, President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, UN Permanent Representative Mohan Peiris and President’s Advisor Dinesh Weerakkody alongside senior officials representing both Sri Lanka and the IMF were present.
